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    J. Alexander's Restaurant

    3.7 (274 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    pecan crusted chicken ($28 as of 11/2025) was amazing.  subbed orzo and wild rice for coleslaw.
    North C.

    This review is for dinner at the bar on a Friday in mid-November. service: Both bartenders were very professional and accommodating, despite covering the crowded bar and bustling house. It was dizzying to watch them work that hard! bar: My Bulleit Rye Manhattan ($17 as of 11/2025) was fantastic. I followed that with a Columbus Brewing Yellow Springs IPA ($8). Full bar with very impressive offerings. food: My pecan crusted chicken ($28) was amazing. Also the largest piece of trout I've ever received in a restaurant. I substituted their excellent orzo and wild rice for the coleslaw. details: The place was packed on a Friday night. I snagged a single seat at the bar, but reservations highly recommended. Plenty of surface parking right outside. Didn't see a dress code, but place is upscale and very nice.

    Steak burger and fries
    Jaclyn C.

    Great experience with amazing food (best steak burger I've ever had). Our server was professional and helpful. The dark candlelit setting was a sexy esthetic, it was perfect for a celebratory dinner. Fries were crispy and delicious. I couldn't stop eating them. The rattlesnake pasta was very unique. I wasn't expecting it to have almost a Mexican flavor to it but boy was it delicious! The steak burger came out perfectly made and was so savory. We also started with the deviled eggs and we both couldn't believe how delicious they were. The candied bacon was a great touch.

    Norma O.

    Took some friends here for dinner . They don't eat at nice restaurants like this usually . They were really impressed by the place , service and food. She got the ribs that just fell off the bone and he got the steak and it was so good. Almost melted in his mouth. I got the prime rib it was delicious and is what I always get . The carrot cake was great too . Chris our waiter did a great job . This is a great place to eat and has a good selection to choose from . One of my favorite places

    Mariah H.

    Wow! The service, the food, the atmosphere is all phenomenal. We stopped by this restaurant on a road trip and boy was it good. They seated us immediately without a reservation. I ordered a steak with baked mac and cheese. The steak was undercooked when it arrived but the waiter was back at the table before I could even call her! She immediately took it back to be corrected. This would definitely be a "staple" restaurant if we lived closer. And to top it off our waiter brought us a complementary carrot cake. It was warm, sweet, gooey perfection! Thanks for making our visit amazing Tracey!

    Artichoke appetizer
    Shannon B.

    Excellent and very delightful! I recommend blue cheese crusted filet! Our server Taylor, gave the best service I've ever had!

    We always have excellent service & food at this restaurant, but tonight they went above & beyond expectations. I had a 8oz fillet with a backed potato & only succeeded in eating 1/2 of the meal. My husband ate 1/2 of his ribs & potato, so the waitress packed our food to go. We forgot the food & drove back to retrieve it, however, it was already discarded. I told the waitress this was the 2nd time we had done this! She asked what we had, I told her & she asked if I minded waiting while the kitchen prepared us a portion of the food we had. It was 10 minutes before closing & the chefs graciously prepared the food. What a wonderful place to give our business to! Thank you so much for your generosity & pleasant attitude!

    Pardon the glare; I love all drinks with prices on the wall in addition to the menu.
    Anna H.

    This was my first visit here in a very long time. We sat at the bar and had a few drinks with the calamari app. Everything was great. Our bartender was wonderful. I asked what their happy hour hours are and she said they do not have a happy hour. Hence, 4 stars vs 5. I love that they show all the drinks with prices up on the wall above the bar, as well as on the menu. We may return, because I fondly remember how good their food is. I asked if they still serve the warm honey-drizzled croissant with salads and she said those are no more. Sad.

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    Kieran was an amazing server and the food was delicious! My only nit is that my Cabernet was chilled which was unusual.

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    High end, excellent service, superior side dishes. Steaks, chicken, pork chops all very well prepared and served.

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    Food and service are always great. Good place for a business lunch or happy hour. I prefer this location to the one in Easton.

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    Great service, perfectly prepared dinner, delicious drinks! Loved the ambiance! A favorite in our household!

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    No but most people dress casual/ nice

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    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus - Filet Scampi

    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

    4.3(559 reviews)
    10.3 mi•Downtown
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    We recently celebrated our fellowship graduates at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, and the entire…read moreexperience was absolutely exceptional! From the very beginning, Chip Mullen, the Relationship Manager, helped walk us through every step of planning our event. His professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail helped us create a truly memorable evening for our graduating fellows and faculty leadership. From the moment we walked through the doors until the very end of the evening, the staff was incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive. We hosted our celebration in the Buckeye Room, and it could not have been more perfect. Our Buckeye fans and alumni were over the moon with the décor and atmosphere--it added such a special touch to an already meaningful occasion. The food was AMAZING, and Michael, our server, was truly top-notch! He was attentive, personable, professional, and made sure our group was well cared for throughout the entire evening. Jeff Ruby's helped us turn a fellowship graduation dinner into a celebration our fellows and faculty will remember for years to come. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an elegant dinner, a special celebration, or a fabulous private event experience. Thank you to Chip, Michael, and the entire Jeff Ruby's team for helping us celebrate our graduates in such a memorable way. Five stars all around!

    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Jeff Ruby's this past weekend. After making the…read morereservation I saw a post on Facebook that claimed Jeff Ruby's isn't what it used to be. We were a little worried but decided to see it through. I'm so glad we did! Everything about our experience was amazing. Valet parking is available which is always a plus. Walking in you're well aware you're in an upscale restaurant. The lights are dim and the design is rich and romantic. We arrived early and sat at the bar while waiting for our table. The hostess and the bartenders were all very attentive and professional. The hostess came to get us when our table was ready and we were asked if we preferred the elevator or stairs -we opted for the stairs going in, after filling our bellies we took the elevator! Our booth was spacious and comfortable, shaped almost circular so that we could sit close together but large enough there is plenty of space for more people. Our waiter, Sam, and his assistant, Brandon, very promptly arrived and introduced themselves. They brought amazing rye & sourdough bread in a basket with 2 choices of butter. Sam was very knowledgeable about the menu and his recommendations were on par with what we had in mind. We both ordered half salads, I ordered the Freddie and my husband had the Iceberg Blue. Both fresh and flavorful, neither of us could choose a favorite. For our entrees my husband opted for the Steak Collinsworth and I chose the pork chops... we both were impressed with the pork chops. Very flavorful and juicy with just the perfect amount of charring. We also ordered mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. It was all delicious! My husband really enjoyed the creamed spinach and said it was among the best he's had. We were too full for dessert, but Sam treated us to a cupcake for our anniversary. The experience from beginning to end could not have been better. We were thoroughly impressed and will definitely be back!

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    Chouette

    4.0(108 reviews)
    10.6 mi•Downtown

    We had such a nice experience at Chouette celebrating my friend's birthday! The service was really…read moregood, and they were kind enough to give us a champagne toast to help celebrate, which was such a thoughtful touch, we also got to sit outside on the patio and it was beautiful. The flowers added a nice touch and made for a really good place to make pictures. We did have a little mix-up with one of the drinks we ordered. We were expecting something closer to a mimosa, but the drink ended up being much more herbal than we anticipated. We explained what we were looking for, but it was a pretty big switch from what we originally expected. We still ended up drinking it, though! For my entrée, I ordered the steak frites. I was pleasantly surprised by how large the steak was. I requested medium rare, and it came out closer to medium, but it was still flavorful and tasty. Overall, we enjoyed our visit, and the birthday champagne toast and attentive service definitely made the experience feel special. I would come back and give Chouette another try!

    Decided to bring my mom here before brunch she was in town because we are French and were…read moreintrigued! The inside is so beautiful and the patio gives a classic French cafe feel, so we definitely felt right at home. My mom wanted to try the Gruyère cheese puffs and WOW, I've ever had anything like them. For our main dish, we both got their mussels and fries which is my favorite meal of all time and it did not disappoint. The fries were slightly mushy but I actually loved them! We finished our dinner with a cappuccino which unfortunately was VERY cream heavy. It left a weird mouth feeling and was very odd. However, overall this was an amazing dining experience!

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    Mitchell's Steakhouse - Every Weekend - Two Wagyu Steaks + Prisoner Bottle + Dessert for $159

    Mitchell's Steakhouse

    3.6(389 reviews)
    10.7 mi•Downtown
    •$$$

    The team at Mitchell's Steakhouse is exceedingly friendly and attentive. They definitely take great…read morecare of you and make sure you are comfortable. Iced Seafood Tower: The tower would be more impressive with a bit more seafood. The platter contains skinny king crab legs, a lobster tail, raw oysters, and shrimp cocktail. Tomahawk: The 32 ounce ribeye steak is trimmed off the bone and neatly sliced. It is charbroiled for a slight smoky flavor. The steak is pink and tender with a nice snap. Crab Cake: The crab cake has a sweet corn and edamame succotash.

    The restaurant itself is beautiful. The decor is upscale and gives that classic steakhouse feel,…read moreand I liked that there was both bar seating and a more formal dining area. It definitely sets the tone for a nice night out. Also this location is very different from Polaris. The service was okay...not terrible, but not as attentive or memorable as I expected for a steakhouse of this reputation. As for the food... this is where it fell short for me. I've been wanting to try it for a while because I've heard so many good things, so I came in with high expectations. Unfortunately, the steak wasn't cooked the way I prefer, the brussel sprouts weren't enjoyable, and the mashed potatoes tasted like they may have been instant, which was disappointing for a place known for steak.The one standout for me was the meatballs,they were actually really good and had great flavor. Overall, for a birthday dinner and for the reputation it has, our party left a bit disappointed. It wasn't a horrible experience, but it just didn't match the expectations we had going in.

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    The Guild House

    4.0(737 reviews)
    9.8 mi•Short North, Italian Village
    •$$

    We stopped on an extremely busy downtown weekend. High end, steak was perfect, pasta was perfect,…read morenow if they were perfect I'm not sure what to call the perfectly amazing carrot cake. Ambiance was clean and beautiful. Even the restrooms. Only downside we had to pay$30 to park. Ugh

    My take on the restaurant…read more Brussels Sprouts: 10/10 - as good as it gets! I couldn't imagine better brussels sprouts it was crispy but also soft in the center so you didn't have to fight your way through eating them even good restaurants. I have good flavor and good sauce for brussels sprouts aren't as soft as these ones. This was great. Lamb chops: 6.5/10 - very sweet small lamb chops! Cooked well and had good flavor I just wasn't personally blown away. The Clover Club: 9/10 - knew exactly what I wanted. Had Monkey 47 which is the BEST gin for this drink. Wasn't the best one I've had but pretty close for it not being on the menu. Filet: 7/10 - a little Gamey but it was cooked well as it should be. Didnt have anything unique about it just was don't like a filet should be done. The carrot was cooked to perfection which brought her review up. The fried potato was also amazing best part of the whole dish, especially with whatever spread they put on it. The fillet was not the highlight the carrot and the potato were. Sea Bass: 1/10 - genuinely did not taste good very gamey very fishy took two bites didn't eat it. The soup it came in was a little sour not a good flavor would not recommend. Hamachi Crudo: 3/10 - we are sushi snobs so take this with a grain of salt. It could totally be something that you love, but I hate when somebody brings out a piece of Nigiri or sashimi and it's warm. This dish has potential the flavors around it were very fresh but the hamachi was room temperature when it should be ice cold and the flavors felt like an after thought. Menu: 4/10 - nothing to write home about when it comes to the options. A very corporate get what you expect type restaurant. They aren't doing anything revolutionary here Atmosphere: 7/10 - definitely a nice spot. It's very clean bathrooms are intimate and also very clean again. Nothing revolutionary here the demographic when we went was very old and corporate. Price: 5/10 - $340 plus idk... I feel like this was worth $180-$220 personally for the price I never complain about price anywhere I go out to eat, especially fine dining, but this place was overcharging for what they're actually giving for sure. Overall: 6.5/10 - I would recommend this place to someone who doesn't really care about Food that much and is wowed by like an STK or a more chain like "fancy restaurant" I was hoping to get more of a small boutique very intentional experience at this restaurant just based on the outside by the field, but it definitely feels like they've cut a few corners when it comes to building a really unique food experience I would love to come back and give it another try because maybe I just came at an off time. Majority of people will give us an eight out of 10 rating. My girlfriends take on the restaurant Brussels Sprouts: 9/10 Lamb chops: 8/10 The Clover Club: 8/10 Filet: 6.5/10 Sea Bass: 1/10 Hamachi Crudo: 2/10 Menu: 4/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Price: 3/10

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    Cento - Woman's hand pulling up pasta from her plate

    Cento

    4.5(185 reviews)
    11.6 mi•German Village

    What a gorgeous ambience. The plants, the coziness, the retro art and chandeliers to the dim lights…read more- very well done. We really enjoyed our meal here. We tried the bread service, the whipped ricotta, and the fritto misto. For me, this was the best fritto misto I've ever had. It was truly lightly fried, tasted very fresh and the sauce, balanced it perfectly. For our main, I had the Scarpinocc. It was not on my radar at all until our server mentioned that it was one of her favorite dishes and she recommended it. I paired it with grilled chicken and I'm so happy that I did. It was wonderful. My husband had the Piedmontese filet mignon and he is an avid steak guy and he said it was excellent. He also really enjoyed the Gorgonzola cream. For dessert, I had the hazelnut torte, and it was excellent. Excellent flavor, light and airy, and also sometimes dense. Would highly recommend trying out this restaurant.

    Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I ever experienced. The entrance was beautiful, the…read morevibe inside was intimate and elevated, service was on top of it, and the food was amazing! If you like calamari, you will love this one - so tender and the batter was light but so crispy! The peach salad had sweet peaches and they really brightened the salad. I also loved the cheese on the salad - brought it all together. The pasta was perfect - al dente and the sauce was so flavorful and rich. I would definitely come back again. Give this place a try!

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    The Garden Terrazzo, heated in winter

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